L2: Empuraan and the Fall of the Superhuman
Can the failure of the much-hyped commercial film L2: Empuraan at the box office also be indicative of the rejection by the audiences of superhero self-perceptions of superstars and their…
J John
ASHA Struggle in Kerala: An Overview of Unmet Demands and Systemic Impediments
The 60-day ASHA struggle gains massive public support Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers have been on strike in Kerala since February 10, 2025. The struggle has taken the form…
Degenerating Kirk and the Search for an Alternative Ethics in the UK
During my recent visit to the UK in August 2024, I was intrigued by the presence of imposing Church (Kirk) buildings in deteriorating conditions. In all cities and all along…
The missing ‘worker’ in Budget 2022 and its implications
Two popular words — ‘worker’ and ‘labourer’ were absent in the finance minister’s speech. This signifies a paternalistic approach to workers where workers are not holders of any legitimate rights…
The Ghosts in the Hills: The Story of Maoism in Nepal and a Rebellious Womanhood
Dr. Krishna Upadhyaya, a fellow traveller in the struggles for emancipation of bonded labourers in Nepal, in his latest Novel ‘The Ghosts in the Hills’ ventures to deep dive into…
Covid-19: Metaphors of War and the Justifications for Labour Rights Violations
Indicative of the multi-layered responses on ‘worker-employer-government’ problematic that characterises the Covid-19 lockdown days, the Central trade unions have declared a day of protest on 22 May 2020. CTUOs call…
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